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HONOLULU
DAVID Y. IGE
GOVERNOR
May 2.2018
Under the provisions of Section 401 of the Robert I. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act and implemented by 44 CFR § Section 206.36, I request that you declare a
Major Disaster for the state of Hawai’i as a result of the severe weather, flooding, and
landslides beginning April 13, 2018, through April 16, 2018. I request that this declaration
include two counties: the City and County of Honolulu and Kaua’i County. I request that the
declaration authorize the Public Assistance Grant Program, the Individual Assistance
Program, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance program for the
two counties. In addition, I request the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program statewide.
This disaster is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the
capabilities of the State and the affected local governments; federal assistance is necessary.
Emergency Proclamations
The Mayor of Kaua’ i proclaimed an emergency on April 14, 2018 and signed a
Supplementary Emergency Proclamation on April 22, 2018. I took the appropriate action
under state law and proclaimed an emergency for the County of Kaua’i on April 15, 2018. The
Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu proclaimed an emergency on April 18, 2018. In
response, I signed a Supplementary Proclamation on April 18, 201$, to expand the emergency
proclamation to include the City and County of Honolulu. furthermore, I directed the
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execution of the State of Hawai ‘i Emergency Operations Plan in accordance with Sectio
n 401
of the Stafford Act.
Description of Event
Flooding occurred across four counties with the damages focused in the City and County
of
Honolulu and Kaua’i County. According to the National Weather Service, an upper level
low-
pressure system produced torrential rainfall over portions of the state from Friday, April
13,
201$, through Monday, April 16, 201$, resulting in severe flooding.
From Hä’ena to Koloa on Kaua’i and Waimänalo to East Honolulu on O’ahu, homes
,
businesses and farmlands were flooded and inundated with knee-deep mud. Landslides
blocked major thoroughfares, cutting off residents. On O’ahu, over 600 tons of debris covere
d
state and county roads. Kaua’i continues to clear dozens of landslides blocking roads and
isolating communities.
The charts below show 4$-hour rainfall totals for impacted communities across the City
and
County of Honolulu and Kau&i County. Around 8:00 p.m. Hawai’i Standard Time (FIST)
on
Friday, April 13, 2018, the National Weather Service warned that the storm was nearly
stationary over East Honolulu, with frequent cloud to ground lightning and winds in excess
of
40 miles per hour. Rain totals speak to the severity of the storm, but do not tell the whole
story. The five-inches of rain in Waimanalo fell within a one-hour period. Additionally there
,
are no rain gauges in Hawai’i Kai, the worst hit area in the City and County of Honol
ulu.
City and County of Honolulu, Rainfall during the 48-hour period ending at
Community 6 PM HST on Sunday April 15, 2018
Manoa Lyon Arboretum 1 1.96 inches
Niu Valley 5.64 inches
Maunawili 5.58 inches
Waimanalo 5.02 inches
Source: National Weather Service
The flooding closed the only major artery through East Honolulu, the Kafanianaole Highw
ay
and fast-rising flood waters trapped drivers. The Honolulu Fire Department responded
to 42
weather-related emergencies. including 32 water evacuations.
The flooding left behind over 900 tons of debris on the roads as well as inside homes
and
schools. The photographs below are of a mud-filled home in East Honolulu and of a floode
d
home in Waimanalo.
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Over 280 homes were damaged and approximately 180 families received services at the
county’s Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). With repairs only beginning, the county has
already removed 335 tons of additional bulky household waste and over 475 white goods and
appliances.
Kauai County
Kaua’i County suffered the worst impacts in the state. Multiple landslides isolated
communities west of Princeville from the rest of the island; the communities of Ha’ena and
Wainiha continue to be isolated. Flooding, landslides, and sinkholes damaged homes,
businesses, and roads island-wide.
The peak 24-hour rainfall at Hanalei was 28.15 inches as of 2:00 a.m. HST when the rain gage
stopped reporting. A volunteer with the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow
Network (CoC0RaHS) reported 36.49 inches in Wainiha during the 24-hour period ending at
7 a.m. HST on April 15, 2018. Additionally, a rain gage operated by the Waipia Foundation in
Waipia, just west of Hanalei, recorded 49.69 inches of rain during the 24-hour period ending
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at 12:45 p.m. H$T on April 15, 2018. This total, pending verification, would be higher than
the current national 24-hour record by more than six (6) inches.
Due to ground saturation, the situation rapidly deteriorated: water entered homes; homes
collapsed and were washed off their foundations; multiple floods, landslides, and sinkholes
made roads impassable. There were also island-wide power and water disruptions.
Natural Resources (DLNR) to clear Kãhiö Highway. HDOT does not expect KUhiö Highway
to be open to normal vehicular traffic until late July or early August 2018.
Initially the two (2) communities of Hã’ena and Wainiha were without first responders or
access to medical assistance. Off-duty personnel from Kaua’i Fire Department and American
Medical Response who live in the isolated areas were initially asked to assist, but had only the
supplies from their own homes and the lifeguard towers.
U.S. Army helicopter crews delivered approximately 43,000 pounds of food, water, and
clothing to distressed areas across the island between April 16 and 17, 2018. The photograph
above shows Soldiers loading a law enforcement vehicle laden with water onto a CH-47
Chinook on April 17, 201$.
Supplies, personnel, and equipment were also brought in by state, county. and voluntary
organizations. The communities continue to be resupplied by air and sea. Kaua’i County has
contracted for the use of a Landing Craft Mechanized (LMZ) barge to continue to supply and
move heavy equipment into and out of the isolated areas.
Other communities across the island were impacted as well. On the north shore, the town of
Hanalei, just east of the isolated area, was flooded and isolated for approximately 41 hours.
Hanalei Elementary School was opened as an emergency shelter.
Reports of flash flooding also occurred on the east and south sides of the island. Flooding in
these areas required the use of two (2) additional elementary schools as emergency shelters.
Both Ka Loko Reservoir and Kalihiwai Reservoir reached warning levels. Kalihiwai
Reservoir was near overtopping and lowering the water level was difficult due to the
continuous rain. As a precautionary measure. the residents below the reservoir were evacuated
on two (2) separate occasions.
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The flooding left behind tons of debris on the roads as well as inside homes and schools. Over
350 homes were damaged and an unknown number of businesses were impacted. The
photographs below are of two homes destroyed by the flooding and landslides.
Community Overview
The most impacted communities are in the East Honolulu Census Designated Place (CDP)
and Waimanalo CDP. East Honolulu consists of the area directly east of the center of
Honolulu, beginning at the Wai’alae Country Club and extending east to Makapu’u Point.
Waimanalo CDP is a small community located near the eastern end of the island. Both
impacted areas are largely residential and consist of mostly single-family homes.
Income 2 .
Rate
Poverty_Line
City and County
of Honolulu 953,207 $ 32,194 9.5% 19% 5.1%
WaimanaloCDP 5,541
$22,975 22% 50% 3.5%
East Honolulu CDP 49,914 $50,925 3.7% 12% 2.7%
1: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census
2: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016 American Community Survey Estimates
Kaua’i County
While the severe weather, flooding, and landslides impacted the entire county of Kaua’i,
damages were concentrated in three (3) areas: the north shore, consisting of Hã’ena, Wainiha,
and Hanalei CDPs; Anahola CD? located on the east side; and the KOloa CDP on the south
shore.
All of the Kaua’i County communities impacted by the event meet FEMA’s definition of
small impoverished communities. As illustrated by the chart below, each community: is less
than 3,000 people; is economically disadvantaged, with residents having an annual per capita
income less than 80% of the national per capita income; and has an unemployment rate that
exceeds the national unemployment rate by 1 percentage point or more.
.
Jurisdiction
. .
Population I Unemployment
.
Per Capita Income 2
Rate2
National 308, 745,538 $29,829 4.1%
Kaua’i County 67,091 $28,791 5.1%
Hã’enaCDP 431 $21,280 7.5%
Wainiha CDP 31$ $12,844 unknown
Halalei CDP 450 $19,203 14.3%
Anahola CDP 2,223 $22,395 5.5%
KOloa CD? 2,144 $22,793 8.2%
1: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census
2: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016 American Community Survey Estimates
Wainiha has the highest poverty rate at 40%. Over 37% of all households in the county are
housing insecure, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing. In
Hanalei, almost 75% of households are housing insecure. In the isolated communities of
Hã’ena and Wainiha, housing insecurity is upwards of 79% for renters and 63% for all
households. Many lack the necessary capital to recover from the social and economic impact
of this disaster.
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Concentration of Damage
The concentration of damages within these small communities and the geographical realities
of volcanic, mountainous islands means the affected individuals and households cannot be
simply absorbed into larger adjacent areas.
The impacts of the damages were concentrated in small communities. The Waimanalo and
Kaua’i communities are extremely tight-knit; the disappearance of families will not only
affect those leaving but those staying as well. Their potential relocation out of the area
threatens both the fabric of these communities and their long-term economic health.
The Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (JDPA) found 516 primary residences that
sustained damage. Housing and labor shortages will pose challenges to the ability of these
households to make repairs and/or find long-term accommodations to relocate to.
The rental housing market in Hawai’i was severely constrained even before this event. As of
2015, the rental vacancy rate in Hawai’ i was approximately 1%. State. county, and
community resources will be stretched thin trying to absorb the influx of newly “homeless”
families into the existing local housing stock.
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The demand for qualified and licensed contractors will likely exceed the supply, prolonging
the duration of displacement and recovery. Additionally, construction cost are approximately
$760 per square foot for single family homes, which is nearly double any other U.S. city.
Without federal support, families may be forced to leave the area and/or become homeless.
There are no additional state or county housing programs or financing available for
individuals. Homelessness in Hawai’i is a real and constant threat for our families. According
to a 2014 Hawai’i Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice report, 15% of all
households reported that if they were forced to move out of their current housing situation,
they would have nowhere else to turn.
Trauma
Due to the unprecedented levels of rainfall over such a short-period, county officials did not
have sufficient time or resources to implement evacuation protocols. After the event, over 475
people were evacuated by helicopter and an untold number were evacuated by boat.
The flooding and landslides have also caused disruptions to most normal community functions
in Hã’ena and Waihina. There is no post office, school, hospital, grocery store, or gas station
in the isolated communities. Mail delivery has ceased and the U.S. Postal Service has no plans
for resuming mail delivery until Kãhiö Highway is reopened.
In addition to their homes, some have lost their vehicles and many of their possessions,
including heirlooms and vital records (birth and death certificates, passports. driver licenses.
etc.). Families have also reported losing pets, drowned in the flood waters.
Particularly for children, quickly resuming normal pre-disaster routines is extremely important
to their mental and emotional well-being. Children in the isolated communities on Kaua’i
have been prevented from doing so as they are unable to attend their normal schools or
participate in extra-curricular activities.
The signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are becoming evident. DOH deployed a mental
health worker to the isolated communities of Hä’ena and Wainiha after several reports of
unmet mental health needs.
Public Health
Flooding of this magnitude poses public health risks. Increased demand for the full breadth of
public health and mental health services is anticipated.
Health care access is a particular challenge for the communities that are isolated by the
landslides. The State of Hawai’i Department of Health (HDOH) and Hawai’i Healthcare
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Emergency Management Coalition (HHEM) deployed a medical response team to the isolated
community that included a physician, registered nurse, paramedic, pharmacist, and mental
health professional. The team opened a one-room clinic, staffed for 12-hours a day with
personnel on-call afierhours. A paramedic from the county EMS agency is visiting
homebound residents.
The team is providing health care for acute flood-related needs such as injuries, infections,
gastroenteritis, respiratory illness, and tetanus immunization. HDOH is working with local
pharmacies to provide prescription medications for acute needs and refills of chronic
prescription medications. In support of the clinic, local hospitals and pharmacies have
provided medication and medical supplies. To date over 260 individuals have been treated at
the clinic.
Mold growth is inevitable after extensive flooding. This growth is exacerbated in our humid
climate, with growth beginning within the first 24 hours after flooding. Exposure to mold can
cause severe respiratory illness and allergies. Mold poses acute and long-term health risks,
especially vulnerable are children and the elderly. Additionally. mold is extremely challenging
to remove, often requiring professional services. The HDOH clinic has treated several patients
for allergy issues likely related to mold exposure. Two (2) cases were so advanced that the
patient and their families were evacuated out of the isolated area.
Standing flood water and coastal storm water runoff contain hazards from overflowing
cesspools. sewers, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals. pathogens, chemicals, and
associated flood debris. While the public is warned to stay out of flood and storm waters. the
recovery effort necessitates that many people cannot avoid exposure. “Brown water
advisories” indicating contaminated coastal waters remain in effect for many island beaches.
Beaches around the island require ongoing inspection and testing to provide accurate water
quality information to residents and visitors.
Exposure to contaminated water and debris poses heightened risk of injury and infection.
Wound infections, including with highly pathogenic bacteria, can cause life- or limb-
threatening illness. Tetanus may occur in individuals who experience wounds and are not up
to date with their vaccinations. Leptospirosis is endemic and the risk of exposure and illness is
heightened by the flooding.
Gastrointestinal illness can also occur as a result of accidental ingestion of contaminated water
or by consumption of contaminated or spoiled food. food safety was threatened by power
outages and water service disruptions. Additionally, the great majority of affected
communities rely on private septic tanks or cesspools. Appropriate clean-up and repair or
replacement of these systems requires the close involvement of wastewater experts. The
HDOH clinic has treated several patients for acute diarrhea.
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Vector control becomes increasingly critical as water and debris collect. Standing water
attracts mosquitoes and cause “mosquito blooms.” Mosquitoes carry the risk of diseases such
as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. Similarly, rodents are attracted to and thrive in
accumulations of organic waste and pose threats to human health including leptospirosis,
murine typhus, and rat lungworm disease.
Special Populations
Individuals
Jurisdiction Native Below the Children
Populatio& Over 652 Disabled2
Hawaiia& Poverty under 52
Line2
City and
County of 953,207 19% 9.5% 7% 16% 11%
Honolulu
Wairnanalo
5,541 50% 22% 6% 15% 9%
CDP
East
Honolulu 49,914 12% 3.7% 5% 24% 9%
CDP
Kaua’i
67,091 24% 8% 7% 17% 10%
County
HaenaCDP 431 22% 19% 7% 10% 7%
Wai niha
CDP 318 25% 40% 15% 22% 8%
Halalei CDP 450 17% 20% 8% 36% 21%
Anahola
CDP 2.223 70% 16% 5% 13% 13%
KoIoaCDP 2,144 25% 14% 10% 14% 12%
I: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census
2: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016 American Community Survey Estimates
Native Hawaiians
Native Hawaiians are among the most socioeconomically disadvantaged ethnic groups. Native
Hawaiian mean family income is approximately 16% lower than other ethnic groups in
Hawai’i. Based on the 2000 census, Native Hawaiians had the highest percentage of
individuals living below the poverty line. Native Hawaiians face significant socioeconomic
hurdles, with below average income, health, and educational attainment.
Almost 18% of Native Hawaiian households within the City and County of Honolulu are
female headed with no husband present and 3% of all Native Hawaiian adults are the primary
caregiver for their grandchildren. The unemployment rate for Native Hawaiians within the
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City and County of Honolulu is 6.4%, substantially higher than the county rate of 5.1%.
Unfortunately the Census Bureau has not published similar numbers for Kaua’i but one can
assume they are similar.
Substance use represents a significant health disparity among minority populations. Native
Hawaiian youth tend to be early substance users and have higher use rates relative to their
non-Hawaiian peers. One symptom of trauma is substance abuse and as discussed above
substance abuse is increasing in the flood affected communities.
Poverty affects all aspects of a person’s life and the concentration of poverty in neighborhoods
creates a vicious circle of negative externalities. Hawai’i has the ninth highest rate of poverty
in the country, with over 17% of residents struggling in poverty. Additionally, nearly 33% of
households in Hawai’i are considered asset poor, meaning they do not have sufficient liquid
assets to cover the cost of rebuilding, a break in employment, or a medical emergency.
On April 1, 201$ the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) updated
its income limits that determine eligibility for HUD’s assisted housing programs. HUD
income limits in Hawai’i have increased substantially in recent years. While more people are
qualifying for HUD assistance there has not been an increase in available housing units.
Children
Children are an inherently vulnerable group. Children are more vulnerable to malnutrition,
disease, and abuse than adults, and are over-represented among the poor. This abuse is often
directed at women and children. According to a recent University of Hawai’i study, youth
between the ages of 12 and 17 are at a higher risk than adults of becoming homeless. Many
youth are homeless because of abusive home environments. Children are also more
susceptible to disaster related trauma than adults, as previously discussed.
Children Living in
Jurisdiction Children under 52
Children under 182 Households Below
the Poverty Line2
CityandCountyof
Honolulu 7% 6.3% 15.4%
Kaua’i County 7% 23.4% 9.6%
2: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016 American Community Survey Estimates
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Economic Impacts
Agriculture
The storm caused major to total crop losses on at least four (4) farms within the City and
County of Honolulu. Nab Farms, located in Waimanalo. reported that the torrential rains put
their farm entire 12-acre farm under four (4) feet of water destroying their entire crop. Nab
Farms is an important supplier of locally grown produce, servicing over 80 restaurants and
stores.
On Kaua’i. farms continue to feel the effects of crop losses, damaged irrigation infrastructure,
and broken fences. The 917-acre Hanalei River Valley is a verdant valley with crops including
rice and taro. Bison from the Hanalei Buffalo Ranch were washed down to the beach. Many
local residents and paniolo (cowboys) helped roundup the animals.
We are currently conducting our agricultural damage assessments. We are working closely
with the Hawai’i Farm Bureau and the Hawai’i Farmers’ Union to collect damage information
from affected farms. I have instructed the Hawai i Department of Agriculture to: prioritize
low-interest loans to help get damaged farms back into production; defer loan payments until
production is restarted; and provide technical assistance to farmers.
Tourism
Tourism is a major economic driver for the state. Tourism directly supports approximately
200,000 jobs statewide and generates a large portion of our tax revenue. The effects to tourism
from this disaster are widespread, with many hotels and tour operators reporting cancelations
even outside of the impacted areas.
In Kaua’i, the average daily visitor population in 2017 was 26,275; about 25% of everyone on
Kaua’i’s is a visitor. According to the Hawai’i Tourism Authority, tourists spend on average
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$206 per person per day. Tourism is particularly important on the north shore of Kaua’i where
nearly 80% of the business in the area serve tourists. A recent needs assessment by Hale
Halawai, found that 85% of affected households have experienced loss of work or income
since the flooding.
June and July are the busiest months for visitors to Kaua’i. The continued closure of Kãhiö
Highway through the end of July will have impacts for the economic health of the north shore
in general and the communities of Ha’ ena and Wainiha in particular.
Over 85 vacation rentals in Hã’ena, Wainiha, and Hanalei are unable to accommodat their
e
current bookings due to the flooding and landslides. The Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant, Fish
Market and Sushi House is the single largest employer in Hanalei. The restaurant is closed
due
to flood damage. The owners do not anticipate re-opening until July 1, 2018. They currently
employ 110 people, all of whom will be without work for at least two (2) more months.
Two (2) important tourist destinations on the north shore remain closed: Limahuli Gardens
and the Napali Coast State Wilderness Park. The Kalalau Trail is in Napali Coast State
Wilderness Park. This trail is a major destination for hikers; for many it is the main reason
they come to Kaua’i.
The disaster has impacted small business providing water-based and other recreational
activities to tourists. The closure of Weke Road and the road to Black Pot Beach has cut off
the main access point to Halanlei Bay and Hanalei Pier, preventing businesses from resuming
operations in these areas. On the east side of the island, many small businesses canceled
popular hiking and kayak tours along the Wailua River.
Environmental Impacts
Aquatic Resources
Although long-term reef monitoring sites on Kaua’i have not been visited to assess the extent
of damage to coral reefs by the recent floods, we suspect that sediment, debris, and other land-
based sources of pollution may have impacted the reef through smothering and abrasion. In
addition, large pieces of debris deposited into the ocean may have also damaged reefs adjacent
to river mouths. A large amount of debris was also deposited on beaches which may pose a
risk of being washed back onto the reef during high tides. Streams suffered a large amount of
erosion during the event and will need considerable re-vegetation and bank stabilization to
repair the damage.
Coastal water quality remains in flux from on-going rains, flood water mn-off, and recovery
efforts. Regular monitoring and public information are required to protect public safety.
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Seabirds
There was significant damage to some of the known breeding areas of federally threatened
Newell’s Shearwaters and endangered Hawaiian Petrels due to landslides in Kauai. An area
particularly badly affected was Upper Manoa valley (O’ahu), with lots of landslides there. as
well as the lower reaches of Upper Limahuli (Kaua’i). There were multiple landslides in
Lumahai valley (O’ahu) as well. Department of Land and Natural Resources staff is checking
all of the montane seabird monitored colonies, a process that will several weeks. So far we
know at least one Hawaiian Petrel burrow was destroyed by the flooding and landslides.
Individual Assistance
A Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (JPDA) was performed in by state, county, SBA.
and FEMA representatives from Sunday, April 22, 2018 to Friday April 27, 2018. The JPDA
team validated 532 homes impacted by the flooding and landslides, only five (5) of which are
second homes. A table of their findings is in Enclosure A.
Of the 348 homes in Kaua’i County identified as impacted by the JPDA. the team only
collected insurance data on 98. Of these, 38% have no insurance at all and only 17% have
flood insurance. Assuming this is a representative sample, we can anticipate that over 132 of
the damaged properties have no insurance coverage at all. Of those properties that are insured,
we anticipate a large number with over 40% uninsured loss.
Public Assistance
A Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment was performed by state, county, and FEMA
representatives from Monday, April 23. 201$ to Thursday, April 26, 2018. The total verified
costs from the JDPA was over $19 million. A table of their findings is in Enclosure B. Again,
these numbers do not capture the extent of the damages. Many costs were not included in the
JPDA because the responsible agency could not provide a cost estimate in the timeframe
required of the JPDA team.
State and local response actions began on April 13, 2018. There have been no state or federal
disaster declarations within the past 12-months.
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Voluntary agencies have been supporting the impacted communities in a variety of ways.
They have done everything from: providing food and water; transporting supplies via zodiac
to the isolated communities; and assisting individual families clean flooded homes. This
support is invaluable; however, the needs of our state from this disaster far exceeds the
combined efforts of the counties, the state. and voluntary organizations.
Enclosure E provides information on the nature and amount of state and county government
resources that have been used to alleviate the conditions of this disaster.
Sincerely,
Enclosure:
Homes:
Date: April 22-27. 201$
CATEGORY B C D G
A EMERGENCY ROADS WATER E Per
APPLICANT PUBLIC F RK.?, County
IMTV DEBRIS PROTECTIVE AND CONTROL UTILITIES RECREATION TOTAL Ca ita b ‘
B” IN population
MEASURES BRIDGES FACILITIES OR OTHER °w’
County of Kauai
(Kauai) $6000 $6,000 $0.08 72,159
KCCC (Kauai) $39300 $39,300 $0.54 72,159
DLNR-State
Parks (Kauai) $25,000 $25,000 $0.35 72,159
DOD (Kauai) $423482 $423,482 $5.87 72,159
C&C Honolulu $4,174,099 $4,174,099 $4.38 953,207
DLN R-DOFAW
(Kauai) $743,042 $44,000 $787,042 $10.91 72,159
DLNR-DOBOR
(Kauai) $1,450,000 $1,450,000 $20.09 72,159
DLNR
Engineering $1,405,318 $1,405,318 $19.48 72,159
Dept. of Parks
and Rec.
(Kauai) $620,000 $30,000 $1,360,000 $1,190,000 $3,200,000 $44.35 72,159
Dept. of Public
Works (Kauai) $6,100,000 $1,122,706 $8,200 $7,230,906 $100.21 72,159
Hawaiian
Homelands
(Kauai) $650,000 $650,000 $9.01 72,159
Dept. of Water
fKauai) $275,000 $275,000 $3.81 72,159
KIUC(Kauai) $126,724 $126,724 $1.76 72,159
TOTALS $7,370,000 $459,482 $1,890,748 $4,174,099 $1,407,500 $401,724 $4,089,318 $19,792,871
Percentage of
Total 37.24% 2.32% 9.55% 21 .09% 7.11% 2.03% 20.66%
U.S. Bureau of Census 2010 State or Tribe population: 1.427,538
Statewide/Tribal Per Capita Impact indicator: $1.46
Countywide Per Capita Impact indicator: $3.68
Enclosure F: State and Local Response
Attorney General
• Provided legal support to the SEOC and counties
• Provided Law Enforcement Officers under SESF #13 to support Kaua’ i Count
Department of Taxation
• Extended the tax filing deadline for residents of Kaua’i County
• Staffed the City and County of Honolulu’s DRCs
• Provided tax related information to affected residents and businesses at the DRCs and on
their website
Kaua’i County
• County EOC at full activation
• Coordinated with county, state, federal, and non-governmental partners for response and
recovery efforts
• Opened five (5) emergency shelters, in conjunction with the Red Cross
• Conducted extensive debris clearance operations for county roads and parks
• County of Kaua’i employees and American Red Cross volunteers went door-to-door
conducting weliness checks and documenting damages
• Kaua’i Police Department (KPD)
o Inserted personnel to continuously provide immediate security 24/7 in the isolated
communities
o Provided security and assistance at the landing zones as well as the Camp Naue
Point of Distribution
o Managing the roadblock at Waikoko to prevent unauthorized vehicles or people
from traveling on the highway into the isolated communities
• Kaua’i Fire Department (KFD)
o Responded to 15 weather-related emergencies, including 12 swift water rescues
between April 14 and April 15
o Performed search and rescue in the isolated communities
o Provided helicopter assets to airlift evacuees, response personnel, and supplies into
the isolated communities
o Provided personnel to assist with the air operations in the EOC and at the
Princeville Airport and three (3) landing zones in the isolated communities
o Provided multiple LNOs to Kauai EOC, including positions in the Incident
Management Team
o Providing personnel in the isolated communities for emergency and medical
response 24/7
• Transportation Agency
o Provided free bus shuttle to over 120 evacuees from the Hanalei Elementary
School shelter to Princeville
• Department of Water (DOW)
o Repaired the damaged main line along Weke Road in Hanalei
o Activated its generator at the Wainiha Pump Station
o Airlifted staff and supplies into the isolated communities to repair and maintain the
Wainiha Pump Station
o Provided a trailer-mounted water tank with potable water for residents and visitors
who were out of water
• Department of Public Works
o Increased curbside refuse and bulky item collection;
o Extended the hours of the Princeville refuse transfer station
o Provided additional refuse bins in other affected areas of the island
o Conducted household waste collection in the isolated communities
o Coordinated for an emergency access road for residents affected by the Kahuliholo
Road closure
• Office of Economic Development supported Donations Management operations
• Director of the Planning Department deployed to the isolated communities as the face of
the county
• Kauai Humane Society is providing free veterinary services daily in the isolated
communities
Maui County
• Assisted Kaua’ i Emergency Management Agency with two (2) staff to work in the county
EOC
• Deployed technical assistance to Kaua’i County to develop and oversee Kaua’i’s Initial
Damage Assessment process
Federal Support
U.S. Military
• U.S. Army helicopters and crews: evacuated tourists and residents; delivered food, water,
equipment, and work crews
• LMZ landing barge is a U.S. Navy vessel; assisted with permission to move through
controlled waters